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Polly's "Kaleidescope Blue & Fuchsia" Room

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Kaleidescope Blue & Fuchsia



Name:

Polly

Location:

Abilene, Texas

Division:

South

Colors Used


cobalt blue, turquoise, fuchsia, red, black

Color Inspiration


My collection of vintage ethnic textiles and ceramics were a starting point. That and our artwork.

Color Tips


Using intense colors together can work if you repeat variations of these colors in different rhythmic ways. Black and white can be a great counterpoint for all of that intensity. I try not to include anything in the mix that I'm not passionate about.

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delicious! the wall color is very soothing.

posted by Lady J on October 11, 2010 at 10:26am
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What makes this room a winner is the fact that it has all the elements of a GOOD room: fantastic design, wonderful colors, and a livable layout - but takes it a step further to become a GREAT room with its fearless character! This gorgeous, personable room clearly echoes the personalities of the people who live here. I love it.

posted by razorBloom on October 11, 2010 at 12:13pm
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The globe display is very clever.

posted by susan1741 on October 11, 2010 at 1:31pm
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This room is awesome! I everything about it!

posted by yellowgiantgiraffes on October 11, 2010 at 2:16pm
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Amazing - love love LOVE it!

posted by eeps on October 11, 2010 at 6:06pm
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Love these colors!

posted by CarrboroGirl on October 11, 2010 at 8:44pm
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Very unique! Nice.

posted by bejeweled on October 11, 2010 at 9:51pm
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Great, fun room! Really really really like the globes

posted by Malala on October 11, 2010 at 10:26pm
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Way to represent West Texas!

posted by sciteach on October 11, 2010 at 11:04pm
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Thanks for the kind comments! About the globes, I find them with the thought of reselling, but just can't seem to let go of them yet. sciteach, sounds like you're from around here?

posted by PollyPainting on October 12, 2010 at 10:08am
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Polly - please tell me where you found that great pink slipcover! I'd like to repurpose my still-comfy but tattered taupe (boring!) sofa for my daughters' playroom and I can't find any brightly colored slipcovers. Love your room!
Thanks!

posted by sueerneta on October 12, 2010 at 10:17am
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Hi sueerneta--Thanks! The slipcover part that is red is one I found at Target several years ago on clearance. The pink part is a satin polyester quilt that I also got from Target about 4 years ago. It's orange on the other side. I tuck it in on top of the other slip cover and it stays in place fairly well. I plan to have a white denim slip cover made one of these days to replace this set up. Like you, comfort is of utmost importance so we're hanging onto our 80's couch that is so soft and deep.

posted by PollyPainting on October 12, 2010 at 2:36pm
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Polly,
Couple hours west......oil country.

posted by sciteach on October 12, 2010 at 10:06pm
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Dig the globes...great way to display those, very clever!

posted by Vacationland on October 15, 2010 at 12:42pm
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